Site Induction

Site induction checklist for Irish construction projects.

A site induction turns the company safety statement and project arrangements into practical instructions for the person arriving on site.

Official source

This PlanningBrief page is a practical guide. Verify the current legal and procedural position with the official source before acting.

HSA construction guidance

Quick facts

Site Induction Checklist Ireland

ItemPlanningBrief note
Who gets itWorkers, subcontractors, visitors and anyone exposed to site risks.
Before accessCheck Safe Pass/CSCS where relevant and confirm the person understands site rules.
RecordName, company, role, date, induction topics, cards checked and signature.
Update triggerSite layout, emergency arrangements, traffic routes or high-risk work changes.

Checklist headings

  • Site rules and contacts
  • Emergency assembly point
  • Welfare
  • Traffic routes
  • PPE/RPE
  • Permits
  • RAMS and toolbox talks
  • Reporting accidents/near misses

Evidence to keep

  • Induction register
  • Card checks
  • Visitor log
  • RAMS briefings
  • Toolbox talk records

Plain-English workflow

How to approach it

  1. 1Identify the person's role
  2. 2Explain site-specific risks
  3. 3Check training/cards
  4. 4Brief emergency arrangements
  5. 5Record acceptance and signature

Download status

Template file in preparation

The page is live now for search and internal linking. The downloadable DOCX/PDF will be wired behind the email gate when the file is supplied.

Internal links

Related PlanningBrief pages

Safe Pass CSCS cards RAMS Toolbox talks